Kensington Parkwood Elementary vs Silver Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Silver Creek Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Silver Creek Middle Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 879 | #27 of 225 |
| National rank | #2950 of 50,301 | #2296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| city | Kensington | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 75.4).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Kensington Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 32.6%).
- •Silver Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Silver Creek Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 535.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Parkwood Elementary better than Silver Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 75.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kensington Parkwood Elementary and Silver Creek Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary: 535. Silver Creek Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Parkwood Elementary and Silver Creek Middle rank in Maryland?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary is 35th of 879 and Silver Creek Middle is 27th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).